The Do-It-Yourself Option
As you enter your home you are immediately greeted by the entrance hall, whether it is a grand, opulent high-ceilinged statement or just a simple corridor. It is and will always be the first thing you or you visitors see of your house so why not make it stand out.
There are so many do it yourself ways to turn what is usually a storage area for coats, bags, and shoes into something expensive from the pages of Tatler without having a huge budget.
Whether you choose bold and contemporary colour schemes, adding a focal point with furniture or simply using the features you already have to accentuate the style of your home.
The main focus of any entrance hallway is for it to be welcoming. Once you have achieved that you can then add character and style with decoration, furnishings, and a huge scoop of personality.
Trying to remain within your budgetary requirements can be a challenge but with the right advice you can truly add that feeling of divine luxury whilst being totally affordable.
You can set the tone and character of your whole house with some very simple and cost-effective, stylish touches that will distinguish you from your neighbours.
Current budget trends for the hallway include:
- Bright walls.
- Geometric patterns.
- Vintage storage ideas.
- Feature mirrors.
- Big, personalised artwork.
- Timeless pieces of furniture
- Clutter free
- Contemporary mixed with classic
You do not have to have all of the list in there if you do not have the space but having some of them placed appropriately can really add that wow factor.
Furniture
One key feature to so many design ideas for 2023 is upcycling and it can start right at the entrance with some vintage coat and shoe stands.
Using online marketplaces to find that affordable piece of artisan furniture or the recycled storage unit that is in every style magazine is a great way to save money without compromising on quality or breaking the budget.
Adding great storage solutions can help you to declutter what can be a very busy space and allow you to add those finishing touches of elegance that will create balance and flow.
Use Existing Features
What better way to keep within your budget than use what you already have. Some of the architecture in our homes should be displayed in its original glory so why not redecorate instead of renovate.
If you have a Victorian house take the time to uncover the cornicing by stripping back the years of paint that have been applied to it. Accentuate archways with a colour scheme that will give the impression that artisan decorators have spent days toiling over.
A simple do-it-yourself redecoration will keep your budgetary requirements intact whilst adding value to your home.
The right colour palette in the hallway can add a luxurious and elegant feel to the entrance of your home whilst creating a character that can flow throughout all of the other rooms.
Don’t be frightened to mis-match furniture as 2022 has seen a real trend in moving away from mass produced items towards salvage yard gems.
Remember that most vintage shops, charity shops and reclamation yards will have room to haggle on listed prices so do not be afraid to be a bit cheeky with your initial offer.
Wall Colours
If you already have some great storage answers that will enlighten your entrance hall, why not try to create a wonderful piece of artwork on your walls with a geometric paint pattern.
Easy yet time consuming and can give you the DIY interior designer look that so many contemporary homes have at the moment.
Simply cover the walls with masking tape and the best to use is Frog Tape Home – Frogtape which comes in various thicknesses and tack levels so that you can really experiment with shapes and colour.
Freshen up your hallway with colour and texture to create a feeling of expensive elegance without running your budget into the ground.
Give your guests a joyful welcoming feeling the moment they enter with good, cost-effective designs, flourishes of colour and bags of character.
Adding vintage furniture to such a modern backdrop will have your friends asking for the number of your interior designer.
Top Tip: One thing to do before started this or any other renovation project is to have a comprehensive budget plan so that you are able to achieve the look you really want without spending too much.
